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“We are changing…. Grambling State University,” said interim President Dr. Frank G. Pogue to an attentive and diverse audience at the fifth annual International Food and Culture Celebration in the Black & Gold room Monday evening. “Since most American students will not be afforded the opportunity to travel to the countries represented here tonight and […]

A lawsuit in the death of would-be Grambling State basketball player Henry White was filed against GSU and the University of Louisiana System Friday, Jan. 29. White, a 21-year-old junior transfer, collapsed after a pre-season conditioning exercise on Aug. 14. Twelve days later, White died at a Shreveport hospital. “From (the) Louisiana and the NCAA […]

When you think of who’s banging in music, who do you think of? Most likely someone who is blazing the lime light with rhythmic patterns and killer beats that are highlighted by an undeniable, futuristic swag. From rap to pop, to R&B, to rock, even the high tempo New Orleans bounce, we all have experienced […]

The list of players who signed letters of intent on Wednesday to play football at Grambling State University (along with position, height, weight, school and hometown) included:Quinton Crowe, linebacker, 6-2, 225, Ruston High School Frank Rivers, quarterback, 6-5, 205, Fairfield (Ala.) Central High School Hakeem Lassiter, offensive lineman, 6-3, 300, Lakawanna Community College, Scranton, Pa […]

Feb. 12Art Exhibition by Fahamu Pecou, Dunbar Gallery, through March 5 Black Classic Movie, Favrot Student Union Theatre, 7 p.m.-10 p.m. Eddie Robinson Museum Banquet, Assembly Center Floor, 7 p.m. Feb. 13Museum Grand Opening, Eddie G. Robinson Museum, 10 a.m. Feb. 18Umdabu Dance Troupe, T.H. Harris Auditorium, 7 p.m. The Underground Railroad: Examples of Leadership, […]

Grambling State University’s School of Social Work received the “Volunteer Agency of the Year” Award by The Wellspring Alliance for Families (formerly the YWCA of NELA). The award was presented during the organization’s annual meeting and luncheon held Jan. 28. This award was presented due to the excellent work performed for the Wellspring Alliance for […]

The Saints strived to win against the Minnesota Vikings, and they were victorious! Even though in 1987 and 2000 the Saints lost against the Vikings, having a win against them was the best feeling. Winning with a score of 31-28, the ‘Who Dat Nation’ went crazy. With the applause of the crowd, the winning 40-yard […]

Joy in the Jacuzzi, avoiding falling in love, and, above all else, not stalking one’s “whole entire life at the boardwalk,” are just a few Jersey Shore lessons MTV brought the world. The “Guido” lifestyle the show presented brought viewers one comparable to other offensive subcultures. Shore life is ethnic, albeit too self-involved to be […]

When Garrett Hartley kicked a 40-yard field goal straight down the middle to beat the Minnesota Vikings in Sunday’s NFC Championship game, it not only lifted the New Orleans Saints into their first ever Super Bowl, but also restored the faith of a city, still struggling to recover from loss and tragedy. In the past […]

Eager students filed into the Black and Gold room of the Favrot Student Union Tuesday to meet with representatives of the prestigious Commission on Institutional Cooperation (CIC).The CIC recruited students for possible graduate school programs and summer internship programs. “I think it’s a great reflection on the school that the schools even come to Grambling […]